US Bridges

FAU 1002 (sa 1909) over Browns Creek

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Davidson County, Tennessee · In Nashville · Structure no. 19010020007

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,191
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

FAU 1002 (sa 1909) over Browns Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying FAU 1002 (sa 1909) over Browns Creek in Davidson County, Tennessee. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,191 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,496 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFAU 1002 (sa 1909)
CrossesBrowns Creek
LocationIn Nashville
RouteCity Street 1002
CountyDavidson County
StateTennessee
Coordinates36.089, -86.79861
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,191 (2021)
Projected traffic24,496 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FAU 1002 (sa 1909) over Browns Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is FAU 1002 (sa 1909) over Browns Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does FAU 1002 (sa 1909) over Browns Creek carry?

About 15,191 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FAU 1002 (sa 1909) over Browns Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns FAU 1002 (sa 1909) over Browns Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.